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An update from Burford Capital ( (GB:BUR) ) is now available.
Burford Capital has disclosed that Vice Chair and non-executive director Chris Halmy has used his cash compensation to acquire 5,076 ordinary shares in the company via its Deferred Compensation Plan. The purchase, executed on 18 December 2025 as fully vested notional shares outside a trading venue, signals additional board-level alignment with shareholders at a time when governance and insider dealings remain closely watched by investors in the legal finance sector.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BUR) stock is a Hold with a £718.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Burford Capital stock, see the GB:BUR Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:BUR Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:BUR is a Neutral.
Burford Capital’s overall score reflects a mixed outlook. The strong balance sheet and improved cash flow are positive, but operational challenges and bearish technical indicators weigh on the score. The earnings call and corporate events provide some optimism, but legal uncertainties and valuation concerns limit the upside.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:BUR stock, click here.
More about Burford Capital
Burford Capital is a leading global finance and asset management firm focused on the legal sector, providing litigation finance, risk management, asset recovery, and a range of legal finance and advisory services. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange and serves corporations and law firms worldwide through a network of international offices.
Average Trading Volume: 292,145
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £1.51B
For a thorough assessment of BUR stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.